“A floating park scheme designed by Gensler could be taken up by Boris Johnson in time for the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The London River Park will stretch from St. Paul’s cathedral to the Tower of London on the north bank of the river Thames. It will consist of a river-surface walkway, punctuated with five spherical biodome pavilions which will provide exhibition space.
It will aim to replicate the success and increase of tourism the eastern side of the South Bank has had following the Millenium Bridge and Tate Modern developments. The £20m ‘floating City annexe’, will be temporary if developed. However, it will leave behind an ‘enhanced river frontage’, new ferry terminals, a swimming pool and mooring facilities.
The idea has been shortlisted in the Best Conceptual Project category at the London Planning Awards, which take place tomorrow night (20 January).” Architects Journal, 19 January, 2011
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